To bring these real faces in front of the camera, it was clear to us that we could not film in just one location. Instead, the production took us on a journey across Austria.Filming took place in all nine federal states – at each of the nine regional headquarters of Wiener Städtische. This allowed us to capture employees from many different regions and show the diversity of the company.
Traveling across the country not only made the film more authentic, but also more personal. Each regional office has its own atmosphere, and it was important for us to reflect this diversity on screen. For our small film crew, however, this also meant an intense production phase.
A team of four people spent several days on the road, planning routes across the country, organizing travel schedules, coordinating filming appointments with the individual locations, and managing hotels, transportation, and equipment.Behind a corporate film that ultimately lasts only a few minutes, there is often far more planning than one might expect.
Shooting schedules had to be carefully coordinated to ensure that there was enough time at each location to capture genuine interactions while still keeping up with a tight production timeline. It is precisely this combination of organization and creativity that makes nationwide or international film productions so exciting. As the story of the film continues, the perspective gradually opens up and reveals more of the company itself. Today, Wiener Städtische operates in all nine federal states and supports millions of customers across Austria. Yet the film deliberately stays close to the people – to conversations with clients, everyday working situations, and small moments of collaboration between colleagues. It becomes clear that insurance is about much more than numbers or contracts. It is about being there for people when something happens and giving them the security to continue living their lives with confidence. The film also highlights topics such as social responsibility, sustainable initiatives, and affordable housing. These aspects show that a company like Wiener Städtische does not only act economically, but also takes responsibility for society.
